[There's an odd little huff there, something somewhat like disagreement mixed with amusement. Zhongli doesn't know if he considers Barbatos a fortune to run into, even after all this time... but he has his prejudices and his history, after all. His bias runs deep.]
Aye, that's true. We can only be what we are. But... I don't think you should worry about carrying that weight, either. [He knows better than many how heavy it can be, knowing just enough of your future or your expected responsibility. How many has he condemned to that life for the good of the country?] You are the product of whatever your decisions are, so all it really means is that many already know the mettle of your heart's resilience and delicacy.
no subject
[There's an odd little huff there, something somewhat like disagreement mixed with amusement. Zhongli doesn't know if he considers Barbatos a fortune to run into, even after all this time... but he has his prejudices and his history, after all. His bias runs deep.]
Aye, that's true. We can only be what we are. But... I don't think you should worry about carrying that weight, either. [He knows better than many how heavy it can be, knowing just enough of your future or your expected responsibility. How many has he condemned to that life for the good of the country?] You are the product of whatever your decisions are, so all it really means is that many already know the mettle of your heart's resilience and delicacy.